7.5 Mod Lee Craft Tunnel

[JSCARPINO]

Hello All

I am trying to get my tank set up as low as possible into the hull

to help with the handling of the hull.

I am wondering is there a point where it is to low for fuel flow to the engine?

See Photo of where I want to mount it...

 

[Jerry Dunlap]

Hello All
I am trying to get my tank set up as low as possible into the hull

to help with the handling of the hull.

I am wondering is there a point where it is to low for fuel flow to the engine?

See Photo of where I want to mount it...

The only problem with mounting the tank like that is when the boat flips(and with a tunnel hull is a matter of "when, not if," water is going to enter the boat. Floation inside the hull will keep it float, but it might sink rather low in the water.

JD

 

[JSCARPINO]

Thanks Jerry

I am going to seal the opening you see in the photo and I am gonna put flotation in the hull anyway,

I was more concerned if it is to low for the fuel to be hampered in getting to the engine even though

it is pressure fed...... I just don't want to be setting up any fuel flow problems.

What do you think?

Thanks

Joe

 

[Rokieboater]

Thanks Jerry
I am going to seal the opening you see in the photo and I am gonna put flotation in the hull anyway,

I was more concerned if it is to low for the fuel to be hampered in getting to the engine even though

it is pressure fed...... I just don't want to be setting up any fuel flow problems.

What do you think?

Thanks

Joe

Joe,

That's not too low to answer your question.

Robert Holland

 

[LarryConrad]

I have my tanks mounted the same way. No problems with fuel draw. I put pipe insulation in the hull for flotation. I sealed the area where the tanks sit with west systems , so fuel wouldn't deteriorate the hull. I have a small hole drilled near the tip of each sponson to drain water out.

 

[chris1088]

Looking good Joe you should have no fuel draw problem where you have them set .

 

[JSCARPINO]

Thanks Everyone.

I am gonna leave them down low and seal them off so no

water gets in...

I love this forum.